Jackson Lam
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| Current Role | Member of Parliament |
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| Party | PAP 
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Jackson Lam Weiliang (Chinese: 林纬量; born 1984 or 1985) is a Singaporean politician and community leader. A member of the People’s Action Party (PAP), he has served as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency (GRC) since the 2025 general election.[1]
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Early Life and Education
Lam was born in Singapore and raised primarily by his grandmother due to family instability and financial difficulties. These early life experiences shaped his focus on social support initiatives, particularly for underprivileged communities. He graduated with an Honours degree in Business Management from the University of Bedfordshire in 2013.[2]
Community Involvement
Lam began volunteering in grassroots initiatives in the early 2010s. Over the course of 12 years, he was actively involved with the Chong Pang grassroots organisation in Nee Soon. He served for approximately seven years as the People’s Action Party Branch Secretary in the Chong Pang division.
His community work has focused on supporting vulnerable groups, including low-income families, elderly residents, and at-risk youth. He also served as Treasurer of the Singapore Wushu Dragon & Lion Dance Federation, highlighting his involvement in cultural and sporting activities.[3]
Political career
Hougang SMC
In October 2023, Lam was appointed as the PAP Branch Chairperson for Hougang Single Member Constituency (SMC), succeeding Lee Hong Chuang. Hougang has historically been an opposition stronghold held by the Workers’ Party, and Lam focused on community engagement and outreach during his tenure.[1]
Entry into Parliament
In the 2025 general election, Lam was fielded as part of the PAP team contesting in Nee Soon GRC, alongside anchor minister K. Shanmugam. The team won the GRC with 73.81% of the vote, securing Lam’s seat in Parliament.[4] His candidacy was supported by party leaders who highlighted his extensive grassroots experience and strong rapport with residents.[2]
Personal life
Lam is married and has twin sons. He frequently shares about the importance of family in his life, often referencing the time he spends bringing his children to school and engaging in weekend activities like table tennis. He credits his family with grounding his sense of duty and service.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.pap.org.sg/featured/jackson-lam-takes-over-as-branch-chairperson-at-hougang-smc/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/former-pap-branch-chair-jackson-lam-very-good-on-the-ground-will-be-asset-to-parliament-shanmugam
- ↑ https://mothership.sg/2025/04/jackson-lam-nee-soon/
- ↑ https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/05/04/ge2025-results-shanmugams-pap-team-strengthens-hold-on-nee-soon-grc-with-73-81-of-the-vote/